An acknowledgment is one of the most common types of notarial acts, but it often confuses Notaries. Here are 5 steps to performing an acknowledgment.Learn what an acknowledgement receipt is and how to create one for your business (with a template and two examples). I'm going to take a minute here and we're going to cover how to properly do an all-purpose acknowledgement for the state of California. This document provides guidelines for writing an acknowledgement letter. An acknowledgement letter recognizes someone's efforts or contributions. (name of person signing document) whose name is signed to the writing above, has this day acknowledged the same before me. 5. How do you fill out an acknowledgment letter? You may revoke an authorization in writing at any time. Priority Suggested by.